Punch Pot or Teapot

England

About 1765

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Small, round, enameled copper bonbonnière in the shape of a brown and white spotted dog curled up on a blue cushion with orange fringe, the underside painted with a butterfly against a blue and white lattice patterned ground, with gilt metal mounts.
Bust in profile right with drapery.
Cast-iron bracelet comprised of three small links of scrolls bound by beaded elements, the large central link pierced with palmettes, scrolls and foliage, in the middle a rosette mounted on a polished steel plate.
On a rectangular base, the figure of Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), Prussian naturalist and explorer, standing in front of a large ribbed container for toothpicks.